Martin Ray
2020 Rosé
, Sonoma Coast
91 Points, James Suckling
Fresh cherry, white peach and lemon zest notes with a core of racy, vibrant acidity. A touch of pink grapefruit and honeycomb, with a linear core throughout and creamy finish. While always fresh and food friendly, this Rosé is also complex, intended to be enjoyed all year. Lean and pure of fruit with brilliant high tones that highlight the expressive varietal.
Very Limited. While it lasts.
VINEYARDS
Coming from a small percentage of nearly all of our Sonoma Coast vineyards including Martin Ray Estate, Ricioli Vineyard, Dutton Ranch. Each picked at its ideal ripeness to maximize the flavors of our Pinot Noir, the subsequent Rosé also takes on the complex bouquet and palate.
VINTAGE NOTES
Shifts in temperature throughout the season resulted in shorter hangtime and lower yields, but the fruit retained bright acidity, resulting in lively wines. While quantity may be a bit lessened this vintage, the quality is excellent!
WINEMAKING NOTES
100% free run with native yeast fermentation.
Vintage: 2020
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Martin Ray Estate, Ricioli Vineyard, Dutton Ranch
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Brix: 22.5
pH: 3.20
TA: 0.65 g/100ml
Alcohol: 13.2%
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Located in the heart of Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California, this historic winery site was established in 1881 and is one of the oldest continuously operated winery in Sonoma County. Courtney purchased the winery in 2003, continually striving to modernizer the facility while incorporating elements of it’s history. The Russian River Valley appellation is most well-known for the varietals Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which thrive in a cool climate with morning fog and moderate temperatures due to the coastal influence. This ideal location intiated replanting in 2011 of very own 12 acres of estate Pinot Noir vineyards, including two acres of the Martin Ray Heritage Clone 37.
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Learn more at www.martinraywinery.com.
